Sermons on Martyrdom:

It’s A Win-Win Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:19-26

Series: Philippians Sermon: “It’s a Win-Win” Philippians 1:19-26 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “19 For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26, Romans 8:18-22, Psalm 25:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Siege Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 1, 2022

We probably don't like to think about God's justice. The siege of Jerusalem by the Romans, in A.D. 70, forces us to. In this event we see God's justice but we also see that God protected his people in a time of wrath.

Note: this was a talk I gave to a small afternoon congregation. I wouldn’t give it in our main morning service. INTRODUCTION We’re presently following the theme of discipleship, picking up some of the big things that are part of being a follower of Jesus. But it’s good to have some variety so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-41, Luke 19:41-44, Luke 21:2-24

Denomination: Baptist

Conveyed From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jan 6, 2022

Transformation

There’s a Spanish story of a father and son who had become estranged. The son ran away, and the father set off to find him. He searched for months to no avail. Finally, in a last desperate effort to find him, the father put an ad in the Madrid newspaper. The ad read: “Dear Paco, meet me in front of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Beatitudes | Matthew 5:1-11 Introduction: 1) Matthew is very good at making a comparison between Jesus and Moses throughout the Gospel. 2) Both Moses + Matthew were… o Born during a time when the nation of Israel were being oppressed. o Both had to escape being killed when they were babies. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul: Man Of Zeal Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Oct 21, 2021

9th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Paul's great, heroic attribute of zeal.

INTRODUCTION On an autumn day nearly 200 years ago, Ray Palmer met his friend Lowell Mason on a busy Boston Street. Mason was a collector and publisher of hymns, and he asked Palmer if he had recently seen any good religious verse. Palmer thought a moment, then pulled out a little book in which ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Of Vines And Branches - Part Four Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2024

The world will hate Christians because it hates Jesus. But we are called to love as He loved.

Of Vines and Branches (Part Four) Text: John 15:18-27 Imagine for a moment that you had to spend the day in Norman… You had to shop at Walmart, you had to go to a restaurant, and you had to go to the OU campus and speak at a presentation… not such a bad thing right? But imagine that you had to do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27, Hebrews 6:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come (It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short)

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 25, 2025

Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon.

THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaking & Moving

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023

The whole world was shaken and changed because of what God did. Have you been shaken? Have you changed?

When I preach from the lectionary, which I do most of the time unless I'm working on a series, one of the first things I do is to try and find the common thread among the different passages. And on this glorious day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, the central message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to Jesus, understanding that true discipleship requires denying oneself, taking up one's cross, and being willing to give up everything to follow Him wholeheartedly.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a powerful and challenging message that will not only encourage us but also make us evaluate our level of commitment to Jesus Christ. Charles Spurgeon once said, "If Christ is not all to you, He is nothing to you. He will never go into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Topics: Willingness, Sacrifice

The Supreme Ministry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 27, 2014

1) The Source (Col. 1:23c, 25a), 2) Spirit (Col. 1:24a), 3) Suffering (Col. 1:24b), 4) Scope (Col. 1:25b), 5) Subject (Col. 1:26–27), 6)Style (Col. 1:28a), 7)Sum (Col. 1:28b) & 8)Strength of the ministry (Col. 1:29)

For those mountain climbing, the time they are in most danger is right after they reach the summit. In striving so hard for so long, after the point to which they reach their goal, they are most likely to put their guard down and lose their way. We've just celebrated the pinnacle of our year in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Other

Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 12, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 20

Revelation 20: 1 – 15 Yes, You Can Judge A Book By Its Cover 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. 2 He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; 3 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Valentine

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 18, 2004

This week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. It is a day of celebration of Love. God showed us His love that day on a hill called Calvary.

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ